"XO sauce is a flavor-bomb condiment that you should have at your disposal at all times...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 ounces (140g) dried shrimp
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5 ounces (140g) dried scallops
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10 garlic cloves
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3 large shallots (about 5 ounces; 140g), quartered
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One 3-inch piece (2 ounces; 56g) fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
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2 to 4 fresh Thai red chili peppers, roughly chopped (see note)
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2 cups (475ml) vegetable oil
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3 ounces (85g) Jinhua ham, minced (see note)
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3 to 5 dried Thai chilies, finely ground (1 to 2 teaspoons); optional (see note)
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1/2 cup (120ml) Shaoxing wine (see note)
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1 1/2 cups (355ml) chicken broth
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1/4 cup (60ml) oyster sauce
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2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
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2 tablespoons (24g) brown sugar
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2 pieces whole star anise